Youth Sports Leader (Specifically looking for Dance Instructor and Volleyball Coach)

TWO RIVERS YMCA•Rock Island, IL

About The Position

The Youth Sports Leader supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role assists with teaching sports fundamentals and YMCA character values, and works with volunteers to help programs meet their intended goals. The posting specifically seeks a Dance Instructor and Volleyball Coach, and describes sports programming that may include soccer, T-ball, basketball, track, and volleyball. Classes and activities may take place during the day or evening, on weekdays and weekends. The position assists with youth and adult sports programs, helps participants stay engaged, supports safe use of program equipment, and helps maintain and communicate needs related to fields and facilities. The Sports Leader may lead or assist with activities and events, act as a game official when directed, and help ensure YMCA program standards and safety procedures are followed. The role also builds relationships with participants, parents and caregivers, and coworkers, and may supervise program participants and serve as a primary responder in an emergency.

Requirements

One year of related experience preferred.
Complete CPR, First Aid, AED for infant, child, and adult, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Illinois Harassment training within three months of hire.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform the position’s essential functions and supervise program activities.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with teaching sports fundamentals and YMCA character values.
Assist with youth and adult sports programs, using program equipment properly and safely for games, practices, and activities.
Help ensure program participants are engaged.
Assist with maintaining and communicating the needs of fields and facilities used for program activities.
Lead or assist with program activities and events.
Set up for indoor and outdoor activities as instructed.
Act as a game official when directed by the supervisor.
Work with YMCA volunteers to help programs meet their intended goals.
Assist with ensuring programs meet intended goals and with marketing and distributing program information.
Ensure YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and program participants; encourage feedback and address needs or concerns.
Supervise program participants and serve as a primary responder in an emergency.
Keep closets and storage areas neat and tidy; help repair and maintain equipment and communicate program needs.
Wear the proper uniform, arrive on time, and remain for the full assigned shift unless otherwise directed.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, volunteers, and participants.
Keep required certifications and trainings current and follow the Code of Conduct, Personnel Policy, and YMCA Core Values.
Perform other duties as assigned.